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<p>Foreword ix</p> <p>Acknowledgments xi</p> <p>Preface xiii</p> <p>Introduction xvii</p> <p><b>Part I Building Blocks For A Lean Practice 1</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1 A Profession Ripe for Change 3</b></p> <p>An Evolving Profession 3</p> <p>Where We Are Today 3</p> <p>The Primary Objective 5</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Process Management Explained 9</b></p> <p>Process Management 9</p> <p>Lean 10</p> <p>Six Sigma 12</p> <p>Theory of Constraints 13</p> <p>TRIZ 14</p> <p>Summary 16</p> <p>References 16</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 The Design Firm’s Problem 17</b></p> <p>The Kind of Problem 17</p> <p>Buildings Are an Organized Complexity 18</p> <p>Diving Deeper 20</p> <p>Summary 21</p> <p>Reference 21</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Lean Architecture 23</b></p> <p>3 Goals 24</p> <p>Productivity and Quality 25</p> <p>Resolve 29</p> <p>Challenges 29</p> <p>Summary 30</p> <p>References 30</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Learning from Detroit: Influences from Lean Manufacturing 31</b></p> <p>Western Manufacturing Compared with Japanese Lean Manufacturing 31</p> <p>Backgrounder 5.1: Process Management Evolution in the US Manufacturing Industry 35</p> <p>The Design and Construction Industry Is Not Mass Production 39</p> <p>Learning from Detroit 41</p> <p>Backgrounder 5.2: Constructability 42</p> <p>Reference 47</p> <p><b>Part II Areas of Strategic Focus With Applications 49</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Lean Management for Architects 51</b></p> <p>The Game 51</p> <p>Find the Money 58</p> <p>Don’t Fight the Chain 61</p> <p>Choreograph the Work 63</p> <p>Backgrounder 6.1: Collaborative Planning 71</p> <p>We Really Do Need Each Other 79</p> <p>Manage Your Money 81</p> <p>Backgrounder 6.2: Financial Metrics 84</p> <p>The Costs of Doing Business 91</p> <p>When Fees No Longer Matter 96</p> <p>References 98</p> <p>Resource Material 98</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Strategic Areas 127</b></p> <p>Accelerate Decision-Making 127</p> <p>Effective Communication 131</p> <p>Strategic Modeling 137</p> <p>Targeted Reviews 148</p> <p>Reference 157</p> <p>Resource Material 157</p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Streamlining Documentation 171</b></p> <p>Working Smarter 171</p> <p>Impacts from the Adaption of Technology 172</p> <p>Redundancy 176</p> <p>Managing Variation 188</p> <p>Leveraging Graphics and Text for Increased Understanding 193</p> <p>Working in Context 194</p> <p>Collective Processes 196</p> <p>Prototypical System Sheets 197</p> <p>Systems Packets 208</p> <p>Cartoon Sets – Are They Relevant Anymore? 209</p> <p>The Project Manual 210</p> <p>Construction Administration 213</p> <p>Practical Goals for Documentation 214</p> <p>Resource Material 215</p> <p><b>Part III Implementing Lean 259</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Rethinking Your Firm 261</b></p> <p>Change 261</p> <p>A Recipe for Success 263</p> <p>Lean in Daily Practice 265</p> <p>Resistance 267</p> <p>Backgrounder 9.1: Can Design Process Be Lean? 270</p> <p>Implementation 275</p> <p>Developing Resources 280</p> <p>Developing and Sharing Knowledge 284</p> <p>Backgrounder 9.2: Knowledge Management 286</p> <p>Developing Tools 293</p> <p>Importance of Training 301</p> <p>Summary 302</p> <p>References 302</p> <p>Resource Material 302</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Role of Technology 307</b></p> <p>Shifting Paradigms 307</p> <p>Effective Use of Technology 310</p> <p><b>Part IV Final Words and Advice 313</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 11 More Than an Initiative 315</b></p> <p>Nonnegotiables 316</p> <p>Permission to Think Lean and Do the Stuff 317</p> <p>Appendix 319</p> <p>Index 321</p>

<p><b>MICHAEL F. CZAP</b>, AIA has spent nearly 40-years leading efforts to identify and implement new technologies and cutting-edge project delivery practices with major firms. He coined the term and introduced the concept of Lean Architecture - the “ongoing process of rethinking and improving architectural methodology” by the application of Lean principles to the practice. Michael co-authored the Construction Documents chapter for the AIA’s 15th Edition of <i>The Architect’s Handbook for Professional Practice</i> and contributed articles to the AIA Best Practices, Chapter 13, and the AIA Practice Management Digest. He has spoken at over 50 industry venues since 2004 on Lean Architecture and advanced project delivery processes, including 6 AIA National Conventions. Michael currently serves as Chair for the BIMForum’s 2021 Lean taskforce.</p><p><b>GREGORY T. BUCHANAN</b>, AIA, NCARB, CSI, LEED AP BD+C has spent his nearly thirty-year career endeavoring to advance the practice of architectural delivery through experience and leadership at top-ranked design firms. With advanced degrees in both Architecture and Civil Engineering, his pragmatic approach to problem solving enables him to develop and implement successful strategies and coach excellence in all facets of project delivery. Sharing his passion for process improvement, technology, and project delivery to a broader audience, Greg has presented his methodologies for a Lean Architecture at over a dozen regional and national industry events since 2013. Greg currently serves as Vice Chair for the BIMForum’s 2021 Lean taskforce.</p>

<p><b>Apply lean principles to your next architectural project and improve your bottom line with the help of this practical volume</b></p><p><i>Lean Architecture: Excellence in Project Delivery</i> shows readers a path to improve their project delivery via the application of lean concepts and process management. Authors Michael Czap and Gregory Buchanan challenge readers to reexamine their approach to architectural practice and projects by presenting a unique and compelling alternative.</p><p><i>Lean Architecture</i> details the crucial metrics and implementation strategies that combine to improve the efficiency and profitability of projects taken on by firms of all sizes. Readers will learn to:<p><li><bl>Maximize the use of their resources to deliver superior results in less time</bl></li><li><bl>Minimize waste, cost, and inefficiency in their firm’s operations</bl></li><li><bl>Move between radically different project scales while retaining efficient and effective processes</bl></li><p><i>Lean Architecture</i> is perfect for firm leaders, project managers, and project architects who seek to improve their ability to deliver better results while reducing their cost base. Students, designers and emerging professionals will also benefit by learning key principles for more effectively executing design ideas.</p>

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